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Shane Brennan interview on xfinitytv
What does Hetty’s resignation have to do with Callen’s history? A whole lot, as we’re about to learn in tonight’s “NCIS: LA” season finale (9/8c). Executive producer Shane Brennan explained how Hetty’s sudden disappearance is tied to information she possesses about Callen’s identity, and discussed how next season will delve deeper into each character’s backstory.
Take us inside your approach to the finale, and what you wanted to accomplish.
The finale turns the focus back on Callen and the many unanswered questions he has about his identity. Hetty is central to the finale and, as fans have come to realize, knows more about Callen than she’s prepared to admit.
Shane Brennan – Getting the run of the place
‘THE producers get the money; the directors get the credit; the writers get the blame,” the tough, bearded Australian writer is saying about the state of local TV, leaning forward slightly as if ready to move suddenly.
His name is Shane Brennan, and the 54-year-old just happens to be in charge of the two most successful scripted TV shows in the world, US military dramas NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles. He continues as he signals a waitress, “something wet” being the request. “In general, Australian TV networks are suspicious of writers, who operate in a culture of disdain, seen vulgarly as merely employees, but in the American studio system they run the show.” After a pause, he settles for a sparkling water. “Ice, lemon, the whole gamut,” he adds.
We’re in the small bar of Phillip Island’s Silverwater Resort, about 80km from Melbourne, where Australian screenwriters are having their annual conference. Brennan is one of the special guests, along with British legend Jimmy McGovern, the award-winning creator of The Street and Cracker.
The thirsty Brennan has just spoken entertainingly at a session about the role of the so-called “showrunner” in US studio TV. Nearly all are writers — though they’re usually credited as executive producers — and they have absolute control of the world’s most popular TV shows.
Read the whole article on theaustralian.com.au.
Shane Brennan inks deal with CBS
He’s the man behind two of CBS’ most successful shows, and he’s staying in the Eye fold for at least another three years.
Shane Brennan, exec producer of “NCIS” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” has inked a three-year overall deal with CBS TV Studios valued in the low eight-figure range.
Accord covers Brennan’s services as exec producer on “NCIS” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” and it includes a development component.
Under the deal, Brennan will remain at the helm of “NCIS: Los Angeles” next season but hand day-to-day showrunning duties on the mothership to exec producer Gary Glasberg. Glasberg joined “NCIS” last season and quickly became a key lieutenant for Brennan, who has divided his time between the “NCIS” set in Valencia and the “NCIS: L.A.” stage on the Paramount lot.
Read the whole article at variety.com.
